Patrick Kane and his fellow Team USA Hockey Jersey team knew they were scheduled to cross with Team Canada power during the preliminary round of the World Cup of Hockey.
What they did not expect was the confrontation that happens to them is teetering on the brink of elimination. But that was the situation Tuesday night when Team Canada skated to a 4-2 win at the Air Canada Centre. All that remains now is to make travel plans across the border.
"Two games here and that's it," Kane said. "It's just amazing. It's crazy how hockey is."
The loss not only ended the US search to reach the semifinal round also questions about the direction of the program. Before the game, the US team coach John Tortorella called the showdown with Canada "a great opportunity for US hockey."
